SWORDFISH ON BLACK BEAN AND PINEAPPLE SALSA

Swordfish on Black Bean and Pineapple Salsa image

In 1990, when Marian Burros brought this recipe to The Times, salsas were trendy, and as proof, she wrote, "that you don't have to have butter and cream to make something taste wonderful." That is no less true today, even if salsas are much more common in our cooking lives. If you're in a rush, grab some pre-cut pineapple at the market, and a can of black beans. (Drain them well.)

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 swordfish steak, 3/4 to 1 pound
A little oil for brushing
1 15- or 16-ounce can black beans
1/2 small fresh pineapple, diced
1/2 small onion, diced
1/2 medium red pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1/2 medium yellow, orange or purple pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1/4 to 1/2 jalapeno or Serrano chili, finely minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Wash and dry the fish.
If broiling, heat broiler and cover broiler pan with aluminum foil. If using a stovetop grill, lightly brush it with oil.
Drain beans and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
Combine pineapple, onion, peppers, chili, coriander, cumin and vinegar. Stir in beans.
Grill or broil the fish for 10 minutes for each inch at the thickest part.
Just before serving, stir cilantro into the salsa and arrange on serving plates. Place fish on top, then top it with additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 458, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 169 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams